Man trapped in van

Firefighters have rescued a man who became trapped in a van following a crash near Trerulefoot.

Emergency services were called to the A374 at Polbathic at about 10.15am.

The collision reportedly involved two vehicles.

A spokesman from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “This morning crews were mobilised to a multiple vehicle RTC incident in the Polbathic area.

“One male was trapped in a van, crews used small tools to free him from the vehicle. Police and ambulance were also at scene. Casualty now in the care of the ambulance service.”

The road was closed in both directions for several hours while the emergency services dealt with the incident and the vehicles were recovered.

It has now been re-opened.

14:47

A374 closed after two vehicles crash

The A374 has been closed in both directions becvause of an accident involving two vehicles. The collision took place between the B3249 and the A387 at Polbathic. Traffic is being diverted on to the A387 and B3249.

13:29Edd Moore

Road to stay closed for hours after serious crash in North Devon

Worrying news from North Devon, where a car and a motorcycle have been involved in a serious crash near Barnstaple.

The road is likely to stay closed for at least six hours as emergency services deal with the incident.